The currency conondrum
As we attempt to explain the currency turbulence of 2011, what can we expect from the coming year? Charles Purdy asks
Bullet proof your suitcase
Is the contents of your luggage up to the task of facing volatile climate change? Asks Jayne Watkins
Can Hungary tackle its debt?
Like Greece, Hungary is not the most exemplary member of the EU. Is there light at the end of the tunnel, or is the country destined for junk status?
Bad weather advice for businesses
Heads it’s severe, tails it’s sedate, but plan for the worse lest your winter wonderland turn to a nightmare, says Jim Dale
Celebrity super size
As I sat hungry aboard my long haul economy flight to South Africa I waited for my in-flight meal with baited breath. Awaiting our lunch I began thinking who else was attending this dinner party at 35,000 feet? To my left a teenage girl interested in little more than perforating her ear drums, and my […]
Stuart White gets the economy class blues
Stuart White takes his annual pilgrimage with the common people – and finds a veritable feast of griping at his table
Global commodities traders reap rewards
A small group of companies, and the individuals who run them, are increasingly able to control everything from the food we eat to the energy we consume. Martin Morris examines the figures behind the world of commodities trading
Just the ticket
If you ever wondered how your business meeting could become more adventurous, look no further than disneyland paris’ comprehensive (and rather fun) set of conference solutions
The road to success
After successfully establishing itself as a major conference venue, not just in Scotland, but for the UK as a whole, the future for Glasgow as a major business destination looks bright
The last hurrah
Life after work needn’t be a bore. Elaine Coles puts down the briefcase and picks up the rucksack to explore the possibilities
A lot of hot air
Climate Change. It’s that controversial come-of-age subject that is intriguing for some, a nuisance for others and for many a big worry.
Getting in the zone
Continuing economic turmoil means that the viability of the european single currency is far from certain, but where did the cracks appear and how can a sustainable future be built? Michael Gardner ponders the future of the Euro